Backend Engineer – Java / Python / Microservices Architecture

Skills:
Backend Development | Java | Python | Microservices | Distributed Systems | APIs | Cloud Platforms | System Design | Data Platforms

Department: Software Engineering / Backend Platform
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Onsite / Hybrid / Remote
Experience: 5–10 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale robust, high-performance backend systems and microservices architectures.

This role involves working on enterprise-grade platforms that handle large-scale data processing, system integrations, and real-time transactions. You will play a key role in developing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and backend services, contributing to critical business applications and platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & System Design

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or Python frameworks
• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
• Develop reusable components and services for enterprise applications

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Participate in all stages of SDLC:
  • Requirements analysis
  • System design
  • Development and testing
  • Deployment and maintenance
• Follow best practices for code quality, version control, and documentation
• Contribute to code reviews and architectural discussions

Distributed Systems & Scalability

• Design and optimize distributed systems handling large-scale workloads
• Build fault-tolerant, highly available applications
• Ensure system performance under high concurrency and load

API Development & Integration

• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal/external systems
• Ensure API security, scalability, and maintainability
• Support seamless integration across platforms and services

Data Engineering & Storage

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Design efficient data models and optimize database queries
• Handle large datasets and ensure data consistency and integrity

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Develop and deploy backend services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Work with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and architects
• Participate in design discussions to define system architecture
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Monitoring, Debugging & Optimization

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Optimize application performance and reduce latency
• Ensure system observability and reliability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in backend development
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java (Spring Boot) or Python frameworks
  • Microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with:
  • REST APIs and backend service development
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of:
  • System design and scalability principles
  • Software engineering best practices

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• Java, Python
• Preferred: Scala, Go

Frameworks & Technologies

• Spring Boot, Django, Flask
• Microservices architecture

Databases

• Relational: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• NoSQL: MongoDB, Cassandra

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS, GCP, Azure
• Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)

Architecture & Systems

• Distributed systems
• Event-driven architecture
• API gateways and service mesh

Good-to-Have

• Experience with data governance, data platforms, or identity systems
• Exposure to AI/ML-based backend systems
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks
• Experience working in financial services or high-scale platforms

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-scale environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to drive innovation and challenge existing systems
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and requirements

Why This Role is High Impact

• Build high-scale backend systems used in critical applications
• Work on complex distributed architectures and real-time systems
• Contribute to platform scalability, performance, and innovation
• Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering best practices

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